Whip

Abstract

A whip comprising a shaft having a first and second end, the shaft being arranged to provide a handle at the first end and a flapper located at the second end. The shaft comprises at least one planar fin located at the second end of the shaft, the fin being at least partially sheathed with the flapper.

1. A whip comprising:
 a shaft having first and second ends and a spine tapered toward said second end, said shaft being arranged to provide a handle at said first end; and 
 a flapper located at the second end, 
 wherein the shaft comprises at least one planar fin located at said second end of the shaft, said at least one planar fin being at least partially sheathed with said flapper. 
 
   
   
     2. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein said shaft further comprises a spine covering formed around and extending along said spine toward the first end. 
   
   
     3. The whip according to  claim 2  wherein the whip further comprises a single fin, where a plane of the single fin intersects the spine covering. 
   
   
     4. The whip according to  claim 2  wherein the spine covering is composed of a plastic or leather material. 
   
   
     5. The whip according to  claim 2  wherein the spine covering is injected molded onto the spine. 
   
   
     6. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the whip further comprises a single fin. 
   
   
     7. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one planar fin is formed integrally with the shaft. 
   
   
     8. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one planar fin is injection molded onto the spine. 
   
   
     9. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the at least one planar fin is formed from plastic. 
   
   
     10. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the spine is composed of a flexible material. 
   
   
     11. The whip according to  claim 1  wherein the spine is composed of fiberglass.